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Emerging Design Concepts Updated

The urban design principles of the current version have been largely retained

in the revamped UDG. To bring the UDG up-to-date, suitable and relevant

emerging design ideas are infused into the revamped UDG. These mainly
include principles highlighted in the HK2030+ as well as existing and latest
practices, including:

(i) climate adaptation considerations such as incorporation of

blue-green infrastructure in the development, maximising
tree planting and sustainable landscape, as well as creating

permeable development;

(ii) health and well-being such as creating/maintaining the built
environment conducive to walkability and enhancing human

comfort, as well as integrating biophilic elements in the building
design; and

(iii) key recommendations of urban climatic map study relating to
building permeability, ground coverage, building setbacks and

greenery provision. The need to bring urban design into an early

stage of the planning and development process has also been
emphasised.

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